About the Standards

The
Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort
coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best
Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers
(CCSSO). The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers,
school administrators, and experts, to provide a clear and consistent
framework to prepare our children for college and the workforce.

The
NGA Center and CCSSO received initial feedback on the draft standards
from national organizations representing, but not limited to, teachers,
postsecondary educators (including community colleges), civil rights
groups, English language learners, and students with disabilities.
Following the initial round of feedback, the draft standards were opened
for public comment, receiving nearly 10,000 responses.

The
standards are informed by the highest, most effective models from
states across the country and countries around the world, and provide
teachers and parents with a common understanding of what students are
expected to learn. Consistent standards will provide appropriate
benchmarks for all students, regardless of where they live.

These
standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within
their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school able
to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing academic college courses and
in workforce training programs. The standards:

Are aligned with college and work expectations;

Are clear, understandable and consistent;

Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;

Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards;

Are
informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are
prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and